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Caiter2013

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following drug classes is considered to be the drug class of choice for management of overactive bladder (OAB)?
 
  a. Alpha blockers
  b. Urinary tract antispasmodics
  c. Phosphodiasterase inhibitors
  d. Antimuscarinics

Question 2

Which of the following drugs are considered to be potassium-sparing diuretics? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Amiloride (Midamor)
  b. Mannitol (Osmitrol)
  c. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
  d. Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
  e. Triamterene (Dyrenium)


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Bsand8

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Antimuscarinics have been the drugs of choice for management of OAB over the last 30 years.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, E
Potassium-sparing diuretics include amiloride (Midamor), spironolactone (Aldactone), and triam-terene (Dyrenium). Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic, and chlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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